Both macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy can cause "blindness" from neovascularization. Both are diseases of the retina, both can lead to "blindness," both increase with age/time and both can be associated with abnormal blood vessel formation known as "neovascularization." The two diseases differ in the location of the neovascularization. Diabetic Retinopathy - In cases of … [Read more...]
Here’s Blood in Your Eye!
November 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
Blood in your eye can mean many things to different people. The most common "blood" is the sudden appearance of fire engine red blood on the outside of the. It is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It is usually scary, painless, ugly and benign. As a black and blue bruise, it will clear in about 1-2 weeks. I am talking about blood inside your eye. Vitreous Hemorrhage - In patients … [Read more...]
Why Diabetics Need to Get Eye Exams
July 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Whether or not you are newly diagnosed or a veteran of diabetes, you need to get your eyes checked at least once a year. Recommendations by the ADA and the AAO are that every diabetic get a complete eye exam, including a dilated exam (pupils get dilated) to allow proper examination of the retina. If you are newly diagnosed, you may have noticed blurry vision recently. Large fluctuations of … [Read more...]
